SHORT SLEEVE POLO SHIRT BEDFORDALE VOLUNTEER BUSHFIRE BRIGADE

c. 2010
Overview

Blue cotton collared polo shirt with breast pocket on left side. The shirt has a V neck with three button holes on the left side of the neck. A round logo has been embroidered in place above the breast pocket. There is a maker's tag on the inside, under the collar.
The logo has yellow text forming a circle. Inside the circle is a logo made up on inside of three green leaves pointing diagonally up and out with red flame on the right side mirroring the leaves. The logo text reads: [BEDFORDALE / Volunteer Bushfire Brigade].
Text on the maker's tag reads: [XXL / NOW / Made in India] and there are washing instructions on the back.

Historical information

Cam first joined the Bedfordale Volunteer Bushfire Brigade in 1972. Even when he and his family were living outside of the area, Cam was still involved with the Brigade and became fully active again in 1979 when he and his family moved back to Bedfordale. Cam was awarded his 35 year active service medal c2012.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-33-COA2013.73
Item type
Material
Width
984 mm
Height or length
728 mm
Year
Statement of significance

HIGH
Social: The role that community organisations, such as volunteer fire brigades, play in their local communities.
Provenance: Was worn by Cam Clay, who was a member of the brigade from c1972-2013.
Representativeness: Of the importance of local volunteer organisations in the protection of that community from annual threats such as bushfire.

Primary significance criteria
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Historic significance
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Comparative significance criteria
Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
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City of Armadale - History House

City of Armadale - History House

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